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Cost of Living & Prices:
Albania vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Albania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.4 times less for grocery shopping in Albania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.2 USD in Albania and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Albania.

1.20 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.13 USD in Albania and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Albania.

2.13 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.98 USD in Albania and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Albania.

10.98 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.07 USD in Albania and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Albania.

10.07 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.08 USD in Albania and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Albania.

7.08 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.71 USD in Albania and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Albania.

3.71 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.18 USD in Albania and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Albania.

1.18 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.35 USD for 12 eggs in Albania and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Albania.

3.35 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.81 USD in Albania and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Albania.

1.81 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.99 USD in Albania and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Albania.

0.99 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.93 USD in Albania and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Albania.

0.93 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.02 USD in Albania and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Albania.

9.02 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.72 USD in Albania and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in the United States.

1.72 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.94 USD in Albania and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Albania.

0.94 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.55 USD in Albania and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Albania.

1.55 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.97 USD in Albania and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Albania.

0.97 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.84 USD in Albania and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Albania.

1.84 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.51 USD in Albania and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Albania.

1.51 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 USD in Albania and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Albania.

0.66 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Albania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.46 times less for meals in restaurants in Albania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.66 USD in Albania and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Albania.

1.66 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.71 USD in Albania and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Albania.

1.71 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.12 USD in Albania and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Albania.

2.12 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.56 USD in Albania and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Albania.

3.56 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.42 USD in Albania and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Albania.

7.42 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 42.39 USD in Albania and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Albania.

42.39 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.42 USD in Albania and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Albania.

7.42 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.85 USD in Albania and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Albania.

0.85 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Albania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.1 times more for fuel in Albania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.96 USD in Albania and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in the United States.

1.96 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.96 USD in Albania and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in the United States.

1.96 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.63 USD
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Transportation

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Albania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.64 times less for transportation in Albania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.96 USD in Albania and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Albania.

16.96 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.42 USD in Albania and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Albania.

0.42 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12.47 USD in Albania and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Albania.

12.47 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.18 USD in Albania and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in the United States.

3.18 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.18 USD in Albania and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Albania.

3.18 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Albania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.84 USD in Albania and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Albania.

7.84 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.32 USD in Albania and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Albania.

43.32 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.6 USD in Albania and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Albania.

21.60 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Albania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.17 times less for renting an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 537.71 USD in Albania and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Albania.

537.71 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 335.38 USD in Albania and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Albania.

335.38 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 999.17 USD in Albania and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Albania.

999.17 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 550.86 USD in Albania and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Albania.

550.86 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Albania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.84 times less for buying an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2714 USD in Albania and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Albania.

2 714 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1316 USD in Albania and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Albania.

1 316 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Albania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Albania is 10.58 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 566.64 USD in Albania and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 90.6% lower in Albania.

566.64 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Albania vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 USD

Two stars

70.6 USD
146 USD

Three stars

90.4 USD
195 USD

Four stars

97.4 USD
252 USD

Five stars

176 USD
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Albania: 19 cities, 257 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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